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How do our clients approach the all-important issue of wind loading created by placing banners onto lamp columns?

In our experience, our clients normally deal with this in one of three ways.

1) Pragmatic approach:  In consideration of our proven track record and our vast knowledge on wind loading and banner physics, the vast majority of clients are happy to install our BannerFlex products onto their lamp columns.  Practical considerations will be the age of the column, diameter of the pole, size of banner proposed plus any other signage already installed.

2) Installation of a test site:  If a client is unsure of the suitability of the columns then we can arrange a test site of one Bannerflex system and one printed banner (free of charge for all Local Authority contacts).  The length of the trial can vary from 1 – 3 months and observations made at 30 day intervals.  We are happy to work in partnership with the client during the observation stages as required.

3) Scientific approach: Some of our clients prefer to employ the services of lamp column testing specialists.  This often involves a small tracked vehicle being used to test the physical integrity of each pole with ability to detect any element of decay.  We can put you in touch with companies that offer this service and can supply no-obligation quotations.  Once the integrity of the columns is established, a full banner campaign can be implemented using the same considerations as above.

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At these early stages in assessing suitability of banners, our technicians are very able and willing to work closely with the client to determine the correct approach and impart our huge knowledge on the subject of wind loading and how to offset its effect onto lamp columns.  We are also able to put you in touch with contacts within many other Local Authorities that can endorse the success of our product and our high levels of service. BannerFlex Warranty:

Banner Flex banner brackets are guaranteed for 5 years against defects in material and workmanship when installed according to our installation instructions using either our screw-gear stainless steel bands or traditional stainless steel banding.  Also and as a condition, inspection must take place 30 days after initial installation and every 60 days thereafter, making any necessary adjustments immediately.  Brackets that have been damaged by high sided or wide vehicles or flying debris are not warranted against that type of abuse. BannerFlex Patent: Protected by US Patent #4880195

MoscaDesign Wind Force Calculator© Disclaimer Select a banner size and adjust the wind speed below to see how our banner rods perform and which type is best for you. Banner Size 30x60 in. 30x94 in. Wind Speed (mph) Calculations for a banner sized in. at wind speeds of     13/16" Round Rod Airow™ EPA (ft2)     Drag     Wind Force (lbs)     % Reduction

Wind Force Calculator Information Disclaimer MoscaDesign provides this data for customer convenience. MoscaDesign does not assume any liability associated with use of this data by anyone. It is the customer's responsibility to determine to his/her own satisfaction that the structures (light poles, buildings, etc.) are able to withstand the increased wind load generated by the installation of one or more banners of a particular size on that structure using MoscaDesign banner brackets. MoscaDesign recommends that the pole manufacturer or a structural engineer be consulted in making that determination. EPA: Effective Projected Area is a value given to outdoor pole-mounted equipment, such as lighting fixtures, signs and banners, based on the sum of the pole and attached fixture(s) surface area and shape, in square feet. For banners mounted with flexible arm brackets the EPA will change (get smaller) with increasing wind loads. A good way to envision the EPA of wind-loaded banners is as the deflected shape of the banner projected onto a flat surface. Drag: Non-dimensional coefficient based on the banner shape's resistance to wind. Windforce: Pressure x EPA x Drag on one arm (lbs). % Reduction: EPA/banner area.

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Secure SSL Certificate Encryption Strength with Mosca Design

All of our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates enable you to protect transactions and other activity on your Web site with as much as 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. All you need to enable this high-grade encryption level is a Linux-based hosting plan and an SSL certificate for your site.

The actual encryption strength on a secure Web site connection enabled by a digital SSL certificate is determined by the level of encryption supported by the site visitor's browser and the server that the Web site resides on. For example, the combination of a Firefox browser and an Apache Web server enables 256-bit AES encryption with our SSL certificates. That means that if your Web site is hosted on a server whose software supports 256-bit encryption . such as Apache ., then site visitors that use a Firefox browser will have their transactions with your site protected by 256-encryption. Thus with the right combination of Web browser and Web server, you can establish a 256-bit encrypted secure connection via an SSL certificate.

Encryption strength is measured in key length . number of bits in the key. To decipher an SSL communication, one needs to generate the correct decoding key. Mathematically speaking, 2n possible values exist for an n-bit key. Thus, 40-bit encryption involves 240 possible values, 128-bit encryption 2128 combinations, and 256-bit keys involves a staggering 2256 possible combinations, rendering the encrypted data de facto impervious to intrusion. Even with a brute-force attack (the process of systematically trying all possible combinations until the right one is found) cracking a 256-bit encryption is computationally unfeasible.

More information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Sockets_Layer